Counselling provides a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings with a trained professional. It can support you in working through challenges, gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, and making sense of what’s going on for you.

Sometimes, opening up to friends or family feels too vulnerable, and you may worry about being judged or burdening others. In these cases, counselling can offer a valuable alternative.

Counselling can take place individually or as relationship counselling, where the focus is on exploring patterns, communication, and difficulties within a relationship. In both settings, working with a trained counsellor offers a space to speak openly and honestly, without judgment.

Sessions are led by you (or by you both, in relationship counselling), and there is no obligation to continue unless you choose to. You decide the pace and when you feel ready to finish.

Choosing to begin counselling is a deeply personal decision, and only you can determine whether it feels like the right step for you. Counselling isn’t a quick fix; it involves exploring vulnerable or painful experiences, which can sometimes feel uncomfortable. However, many people also find it a rewarding and meaningful process.

This question can apply whether you are considering individual counselling or relationship counselling. In relationship counselling, you may be wondering whether it would be helpful to explore things together rather than on your own.

You might be ready for counselling if you notice any of the following:

• A persistent feeling that something isn’t quite right

• Feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope with daily life

• Constant overthinking or difficulty switching off your thoughts

• Low mood or feeling more tearful than usual

• Feeling stuck or uncertain about an issue or direction in life

• Increased frustration, anger, or difficulty managing emotions

• A desire for change, clarity, or better understanding

If you’re unsure, a free introductory call can be a helpful way to talk things through and explore whether counselling — individually or as a relationship — feels like the right next step for you.

Deciding to begin counselling is a personal process, and it can be helpful to take some time to reflect before starting. This applies whether you are considering individual counselling or relationship counselling.

You might find it useful to ask yourself (or yourselves):

• Am I ready to engage openly in the process?

• Can I be honest about my feelings and experiences?

• Am I able to commit the time and emotional energy needed?

• For relationship counselling, are we both willing to attend and take part?

If you’re still unsure, arranging a free introductory session can be a helpful first step. This gives us space to talk through how counselling works, answer any questions, and explore whether it feels like the right fit for you — without any obligation to continue.

Individual counselling sessions last 60 minutes.

Relationship counselling sessions last 90 minutes, allowing more time for both partners to be heard and for the work to unfold at a steady, supported pace.

I offer a range of appointment times from Monday to Saturday, between 9am and 8pm. Sessions can usually be arranged weekly or fortnightly, depending on what feels most appropriate for you (or for you both). 

There is no fixed minimum or maximum number of sessions for individual counselling. Some people find that a shorter period of counselling is enough to address their concerns, while others prefer a longer-term approach for deeper exploration. I often suggest starting with around six sessions, after which we can review how things are going and decide together whether further sessions would be helpful.

Relationship counselling works a little differently. Because of the way I work relationally, relationship counselling involves a minimum commitment of eight sessions. This allows time for a structured assessment phase, where we build a shared understanding of the relationship, the patterns you may be experiencing, and what you both hope to gain from counselling.

After this initial phase, we can review together how the work is feeling and discuss next steps.

Fees for counselling vary depending on the type of work and how sessions are offered.

Individual counselling sessions last 60 minutes and are available both online and face to face. Fees differ slightly depending on the format, and details can be discussed during an introductory call.

Relationship counselling sessions last 90 minutes and are offered at an adjusted fee as part of my advanced relational training. Relationship counselling involves a minimum commitment of eight sessions to allow for an initial assessment phase and meaningful therapeutic work.

I offer a free introductory call, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions, understand how I work, and discuss fees and practicalities before deciding whether to proceed. This call carries no obligation.

In some circumstances, reduced-fee sessions may be available. Please feel free to ask about this during your introductory call.

It’s completely normal to feel nervous about your first counselling session, especially if you’ve never experienced counselling before. To help ease this, I offer a free introductory session before regular sessions begin.

This introductory session is an opportunity for us to talk things through at a gentle pace. I’ll introduce myself, explain how I work, and we can explore what’s bringing you to counselling. For relationship counselling, this is also a chance to discuss how we would work together and whether it feels like the right fit for you both.

We’ll also talk through the working agreement (sometimes called a contract), which outlines practical details and mutual expectations, so everything feels clear and transparent before starting.

Once this is in place, we can begin regular counselling sessions. These sessions provide a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore what’s brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from the process. My role is not to give advice, tell you what to do, or diagnose you, but to support you in exploring your experiences and finding your own way forward — either individually or within your relationship.

Yes. I offer both online counselling and face-to-face sessions.

Face-to-face sessions take place in Wolverhampton city centre. Online sessions are offered via secure video call and provide a flexible option for those who prefer to work from home or have busy schedules.

Some people find online counselling works well for accessibility and convenience, while others prefer the experience of meeting in person. We can talk through the options during a free introductory call and decide together what feels most appropriate for you.

Fees vary depending on whether sessions are online or face to face, and this can be discussed during the introductory call before any commitment is made.

For online sessions, it’s helpful to choose a private, quiet space where you won’t be interrupted. If you’re new to online counselling, I’m happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions.

Online counselling can be a helpful option if you prefer a more flexible approach or if attending sessions in person feels difficult for practical reasons. Many people find online counselling just as effective as face-to-face work, with the added benefit of being able to attend from a familiar environment.

Face-to-face counselling offers the experience of meeting in the same physical space, which some people find grounding and supportive. Others value the convenience and accessibility of online sessions. There is no right or wrong choice — what matters most is what feels comfortable and supportive for you.

For online sessions, I will be in a quiet, private space, and I encourage you to choose a similar environment where you won’t be interrupted. A stable internet connection and a device with video capability are important to help sessions run smoothly.

If you have any questions or concerns about online counselling, we can talk these through during your introductory call or first session. It’s important that the way we work feels right for you, and if you try online counselling and decide it’s not the best fit, that’s absolutely okay.